House Speaker Matt Huffman says he’ll "vigorously" block any repeal push after Gov. Mike DeWine signals he may oppose the death penalty, setting up a Statehouse fight.

Lakewood City Council is reviewing six charter amendments — from ranked‑choice voting to a ward-redraw — that could appear on the November 2026 ballot.

Fairview Park moved to ban short-term rentals after recurring party complaints and a federal probe unearthed suspected prostitution activity at a rental property.

Receipts show Cleveland spent roughly $50,000 to send Mayor Justin Bibb to Martha’s Vineyard last August, including luxury rooms, a chauffeur and a rental SUV.

Cleveland State filed a 30-page motion seeking dismissal of a suit by WCSB programmers and a nonprofit that challenges the station’s transfer to Ideastream. The filing argues immunity and lack of standing.

A proposed Ohio bill would force public colleges to list former DEI staff and could tie state funding to SB 1 compliance.

Cuyahoga County DCFS says it has 19 vacancies — 15 frontline social‑worker posts — while a county hiring freeze limits new hires; crisis teams are stepping in.

House Democrats blocked the emergency clause on SB 9, delaying a change that would expand a tax break for startup investors and could cost Ohio millions.

A Senate committee advanced a substitute to SB 143 that would strip the criminal‑history box from private job applications while adding employer protections. Advocates warn the deal weakens the original bill.

Bills filed in November 2025 would let Ohioans choose natural organic reduction — turning remains into soil — and set rules for licensed facilities.

Garfield Heights rescheduled its Community Safety Town Hall for March 25, where residents can discuss safety concerns with officials and healthcare experts.

The Fairview Park Police Department is hiring School Crossing Guards with a starting pay of $15.91/hr and benefits such as paid training and equipment.

Orrville Police seek help in locating missing 17-year-old Aiden McElroy, details shared in national database, with a tip line established for information.